Highburn is in Cramlington and in Blyth Valley district. NE23 6BG is located in the Cramlington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highburn, Cramlington, NE23 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE23 6BQ, NE23 6BB, NE23 6BE, NE23 6JT, NE23 6BD, NE23 6AZ, NE23 6BA, NE23 6JX, NE23 6JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE23 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE23 6BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 25.5% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 38.8% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 43.8% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 9.1% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 20.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 18.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 25.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highburn was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Cramlington East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highburn has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-03-20 | £186,706 |
| 38 Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-01-07 | £172,156 |
| 50 Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-01-10 | £206,328 |
| 48 Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £5,650 | 2018-12-18 | £7,179 |
| 38 Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-05-17 | £172,831 |
NE23 6BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE23 6BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hareside Primary School Hareside Primary School , Hareside NE23 6BL | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Westloch Road , NE23 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School Langdale Drive , Beacon Hill Grange NE23 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Nairn Road , Parkside Chase NE23 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | 1out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ID Academy 3-5 Brenkley Way , Seaton Burn NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Community Lunch Club | Doxford Place, Cramlington | 659 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Forum Way, Cramlington | 883 yd | |
| Coltello Lounge | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 890 yd | |
| Sambuca | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 890 yd | |
| Nando's | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Catholic Club | Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 879 yd | |
| Lord of the Manor | Forum Way, Cramlington | 883 yd | |
| The Seven Oaks | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronta Pizza | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 692 yd | |
| Firehouse No 1 | Dewley, Hall Close Grange | 692 yd | |
| Red Naga | 6 Glenluce Court, Cramlington | 879 yd | |
| Subway | Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M | Forum Way, Cramlington | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Cramlington Highburn | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 144 yd |
| St Peters And Paul'S Catholic Academy (Closed) NORTHUMBRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Alexandra Park CHESTERHILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Concordia Leisure Centre Forum Way | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Southlands Middle School (Closed) Westloch Road | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Cragside C Of E Controlled Primary School CRAGSIDE C OF E CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL CRAGSIDE C OF E CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTLOCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.